Evan Boucher

Evan Boucher

Character TD / Character Animator / 13 yrs

Pasadena, CA

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Character Rigging Lead

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)

Character Rigging Lead

The Bad Guys (2022)

Animator

The Croods 2 (2020)

Tupandactylus (2011)

Digital Paleoart: Reconstruction and Restoration of Laser-Scanned Fossils (2011)

Character TD

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)

Character TD

The Boss Baby (2017)

Character TD

Penguins of Madagascar (2014)

Character TD

Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)

Animator

Monstro! (2015)

Visual Effects

Offloading for Mrs. Schwartz (2011)

I'm a CG Character Artist who loves to dabble in all areas of a CG pipeline, from modeling and surfacing to rigging and animation. I have a passion for animal locomotion, and love to learn about anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and behavior - as well as recreating it through digital art.
Work History

  • Character TD

    DreamWorks Animation

    November 2011 - Present

    Boss Baby (2017) - Body Rigging, Prop Rigging
    Puss in Boots 2 - Face Rigging
    The Penguins of Madagascar (2014) - Face Rigging (Dave, Octopus Henchmen, Short Fuse, etc), Prop Rigging
    Mr. Peabody and Sherman (2014) - Clothing and Hair Rigging

  • Character Animation Intern

    Side Effects Software

    May 2011 - November 2011

    •Character Animation in Houdini for an internally developed short film: Monstro!
    •Explored and evaluated character techniques and workflows in Houdini, including animation, rigging, modeling, and character fx

  • Fossil Prep Lab Volunteer/Drexel Fossil Lab Monitor

    Academy of Natural Sciences

    July 2009 - September 2010

    • Supervised and Trained other students in fossil preparation techniques
    • Surface cleaning of fossils
    • Opening Field Jackets
    • Removed matrix from fossils
    • Repaired fractured and broken fossils
    • Added structural support to fossils
    • Informed museum visitors about dinosaurs, fossilization, and fossil collecting
    • Experience Casting fossils

  • Adjunct Professor - (Computer Animation II)

    Drexel University

    March 2010 - June 2010

    Instructor for course "Computer Animation II." Course covers the introduction of dynamic systems (i.e. particle systems, rigid bodies, fluids, cloth, etc) and an introduction to rigging techniques and character animation.

  • Educational Game Design for Autism Research

    Drexel University Department of Psychology

    August 2008 - July 2009

    • Designed the theme and story for a detective game aimed to help Autistic children
    • 2D Character design and animation
    • 2D Effects Animation
    • Script writing and voice recording

  • Human Factors Research Assistant

    ACIN

    March 2008 - July 2009


    • Evaluated government software user interfaces
    • Conducted interviews with Subject Matter Experts
    • Met with software developers

  • Teaching Assistant, (Computer Game Development)

    Drexel University

    July 2008 - December 2008


    • Taught 3D Game Pipeline
    • Taught about Modeling for Games
    • Assisted students with pipeline issues
    • Assisted students with minor scripting issues
    • Advised students on gameplay design

  • Office Assistant - Office of the Dean

    Drexel University

    July 2007 - March 2008


    • Assisted with basic office duties
    • Photoshop image manipulation
    • Aided in revisions to the college website
    • Undertook development of an email newsletter

  • Environmental Education Assistant

    Evansburg State Park

    May 2005 - June 2005

    Non-Profit Internship for the Spring

    • Taught elementary school students about freshwater watersheds and stream life
    • Took responsibility of managing elementary school students
    • Assisted supervisor in various errands and preparation work

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Education

  • Drexel University

    2005 - 2010